2015

NJ5925 : Braehead Recumbent Stone Circle (3)

taken 8 years ago, near to Leslie, Aberdeenshire, Scotland

Braehead Recumbent Stone Circle (3)
Braehead Recumbent Stone Circle (3)
Although it is partly obscured by whins, you can see that this recumbent is still upright, and that its upper surface is pretty horizontal. See LinkExternal link for further details. NJ5925 : Braehead Recumbent Stone Circle (1)
Recumbent Stone Circles

Recumbent stone circles are unique to the farmlands of north-eastern Scotland. They are so called because in a south-western or south-eastern sector of the circle they include a long low stone wedged in position so that its upper surface is horizontal. This stone is termed a recumbent.

The recumbent is flanked by the two tallest stones of the circle, and inside it there are usually two lower stones laid at right angles to the ends of the recumbent.

The rest of the stones in the circle, technically referred to as orthostats, are usually graded in height, the tallest being closest to the recumbent, and each one lower than its neighbour until the lowest stone, diametrically opposite the recumbent.

For a more detailed, and organised, article see Link


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Geographical Context: Historic sites and artefacts
This photo is linked from: Articles: · Recumbent Stone Circles Automatic Clusters: · Braehead Recumbent Stone Circle [3] · Upper Surface [2] Other Photos: · Braehead Recumbent Stone Circle (2) ·
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NJ5925, 9 images   (more nearby 🔍)
Photographer
Anne Burgess   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Tuesday, 3 November, 2015   (more nearby)
Submitted
Thursday, 5 November, 2015
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! NJ 5926 2553 [10m precision]
WGS84: 57:19.1099N 2:40.6836W
Camera Location
OSGB36: geotagged! NJ 5927 2553
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